Chapter II Tier · I Level 1

Novice — The first path —

Where every adventurer begins. A broad calling chosen at the moment of character creation — the shape of who you are before the dark has its say.

10 Novice paths
[ art · adept ] Power

Adept

Born with magical talent, adepts learn to harness their gifts by awakening the power within them. Few adepts ever receive formal instruction, and thus their access to magic is limited compared to that of magicians. Adepts do enjoy great flexibility, however, when it comes to discovering their traditions and they can tailor their spell arsenals to suit their needs.

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[ art · gallant ] Martial

Gallant

Speed, agility, and precision are the hallmarks of the gallant’s style. Where some warriors build their strength to heft heavy weapons in a fight, you opt to outmaneuver your enemies, striking them from many different directions and always staying just out of their reach. Your precise strikes whittle down your opponents until they finally succumb to their injuries.

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[ art · magician ] Power

Magician

Magicians strive to reach the heights of magical power. If they follow this journey to its end, choosing paths to complement what they have learned, they join the most powerful users of magic in the world.

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[ art · monk ] Martial

Monk

Religious or philosophical individuals who live in secluded monasteries. Some of these monasteries practice combat training, revealing ways to turn fists into weapons. Many who complete this training go on to become mystics in hopes of harnessing their inner power.

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[ art · priest ] Power

Priest

Priests derive magical power from pledging service to a supernatural being. Service to such entities gives priests purpose in the world and causes for which they might fight. Faith in their patrons gives them the ability to work magic, which they perform through rite and prayer.

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[ art · rogue ] Martial

Rogue

Rogues always have a trick up their sleeves. Using a combination of luck and skill, rogues can usually find solutions to their problems. Their talents come from their ingenuity, cunning, training, and, of course, good fortune, all of which make them adaptable to any situation.

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[ art · scientist ] Martial

Scientist

Erudition provides scientists with all they need to tackle the challenges in their path. Grounded in secular theory and thought, rejecting the occult, scientists attack problems with a combination of cunning, learnedness, and determination to unravel the mysteries before them. The further they progress their training, the more they learn, and the greater the wonders they can create.

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[ art · spell striker ] Power

Spell Striker

The Spell Striker fuses martial skill with magic to strike at the heart of the enemy. Through practice and study, the Spell Strikers weave skill at arms spiked with potent spells. While the tradition learned can be learned as varied as the personality of the soldier, all Spell Strikers know how to weave their magic around their weapon strikes, wielding both to deadly effect.

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[ art · taunter ] Martial

Taunter

Master of taunts and debate. The taunter is an expert in aggravating others with their masterful comments and retorts. They’ve made it their special skill for use in both social and physical combat. Egging their foes to target the taunter so their allies can flank them and quickly cut them down. And if their foes choose to ignore their taunts, they utilize their unique skills to punish them for their folly.

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[ art · warrior ] Martial

Warrior

Extensive training with weapons and studying numerous fighting styles teach warriors how to fight and survive on the battlefield. Their skills depend on being physically fit, quick and nimble, or a combination of both. Upon completing their training, warriors can pick up and fight with almost any weapon, striking with greater precision and greater force than anyone else.

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